Hauger v. Earl

The Charter of the City of Oneida (L. 1911, ch. 648, § 33, as amd. by Local Laws, 1947, No. 2 of City of Oneida), provides that whenever “ any expenditure ” is to be “ made ” or “ incurred ” for “ materials or supplies to be furnished ” in excess of $500, the contract shall be awarded to the lowest bidder. The proposed contract between the city and M. H. Rhodes, Inc., for furnishing new parking meters was not awarded on competitive bidding. The common council by resolution, overriding the veto of the Mayor, accepted the written offer of the corporation.

By resolution, the council directe'd the…